In a recent study, carried out by a team of researchers from the University of Utah School of Dentistry, “… improvements in substance abuse treatment outcomes were associated with the comprehensive dental care” administered by the scholars.

Dental accidents constitute an emergency and deciding what to do depends on their nature. Here’s a list of dental emergencies and a tip on what action you should take in each case. First-time toothaches announce gum infection or teeth that have been exposed to trauma.

In contemporary dental practice, one sure way of making a precise diagnosis is the use of the high tech digital x-rays, also described as digital dental radiographs. These are x-rays that use digital sensors to produce detailed images of your teeth and gum while displaying any medical issues affecting your dental structure.